Over the past 23 years, Food Dance has built strong relationships with dozens of local and regional growers, producers and farmers who have helped craft a one-of-a-kind menu that is fresh, inventive and appeals to the senses. Through our commitment to building a thriving and sustainable local food system, we create casual and inviting opportunities for people to come together and connect through the experience of food. Food Dance is dedicated to relationships that support artisans who practice craft food processes that have been around for generations—growing, raising, preserving, curing, aging, pickling, butchering and more.

We look forward to sharing great experiences with you; celebrating, meeting or just enjoying one of our fabulous cocktails inspired by the seasons. Join us for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Don't miss our little specialty Market where you can take home some Food Dance!

Whatever the special occasion let us help you celebrate because we love parties. We have had the honor of serving many styles of events: business gatherings, festive cocktail parties, receptions, baby or bridal showers, or fun get-togethers with friends. Whether we plan an event in our private space at Food Dance or we deliver it to you, we will provide exceptional service and menu selections that all will love. Our menus offer the most current seasonal offerings, sourcing the highest quality, fresh local ingredients we can find. Our attentive staff is the icing on the cake. They will make sure wants and needs are met and everything goes as planned.
Details: We have 3 beautiful rooms that can be reserved individually or in combination, for 15-100 guests. Choices are almost endless. Whether you imagine a business breakfast or lunch, a festive cocktail party, a sit-down dinner or dessert & coffee bar, we have a menu selection you & your guests will love.

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Private party contact

Event Coordinator: (269) 382-1888

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Catering

Catering: Delivery or Pick upWe love sharing food. Whether you’re planning a business meeting, luncheon, extravaganza or you just can’t bear to turn on the oven–available for delivery, pick up or an onsite party.

We offer parking directly behind, north of our 401 building in our own lot plus additional parking in a detached south lot across Michigan Ave with visible signage. There is street parking available and additional parking within 2 blocks.

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Public transit

City Bus, E. Michigan Ave, south - across the street

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Special events & promotions

We offer many events throughout the year such as cooking classes, dinners on the farm, spirit tasting series, beer & cheese tastings and more. Make reservations for these at fooddance.net/events-classes

Very good food, entrees beyond the ordinary and ambiance that make for a classy casual dining experience. Price a little beyond the chain restaurants, but not by much. Costs balanced by the quality of the experience and food.

Had a nice meal in a relaxed environment. The place was almost empty. Was disappointed in our waitress as she was absent for most of the meal. They were very slow so the bartender refilled our waters and bussed the table. We will definitely go back, but hope service seems more interested in ‘SERVICE.’

Excellent food, outstanding service. Never disappointing. The only down side is a slightly limited menu, but the food is so good, it's still worth it. And the bakery/store let's you buy amazing bread and desserts to take home.

I have dined at Food Dance a several times and was very satisfied until last visit. I ordered a Fennel Brined Pork chop medium with potato dumplings, what I received was a over cooked well done, tuff, dry gristly brick and the potato dumplings were very bland, the steak knife looked like and was as dull as a butter knife (I actually had to use the butter knife it cut much better with a bit less effort). I would have had them take it back and order something different but we did not have time to wait due to a show time and they were extremely busy. Of all the different dinners I have enjoyed there this one was bad and absolutely did not warrant the $26 price tag! Needless to say after spending $150 for a birthday family dinner I was not pleased at all. I may give them another chance due to their past great dinner track record but will definitely not order the Pork chop!

As always, the food is great and the service is wonderful. We enjoy coming here from time to time prior to taking in a show at the Kalamazoo Civic. The only real issue we have is that the price point is a bit high for many. For example, they had a margarita on special that is served in a small glass and it cost $8. I would hate to know what the regular price is. The food is just as pricey but it is always good. We would come more if they were more reasonable.

My partner and I had such an amazing date night here for Valentines Day! The food was amazing, the service was amazing, and the dessert was to die for!! Will recommend coming here to anyone looking for a nice date night out!! Plan on coming here again and again and again!

This place was pretty pricey for dinner and I wasn’t too impressed with the food. Now I have visited Food Dance for lunch on two other occasions and it was great. I took a chance on the pad Thai and it was a horrible order also I ordered a seasonal adult beverage. It was a caramelized drink of some kind, I had to send it back it was so horrible and the server even mentioned that it was a disgusting drink. For 10 of us (high priced) gratuity was already included but I wasn’t too upset by it as the service was really good. They gave us a private room with closed doors and we were able to be very social. My advice is if you visit food dance for dinner, go with traditional American meals.

We always have a great meal here. This time was a little less impressive since it seemed that they squeezed us into a 2-top table. We were sitting extremely close to our neighbor table of two who were pretty loud. The server was good. He has been there a while, he just seemed to have way too many tables to give the great service we are used to when we go here. Loved the food, as always. Drinks are delicious; handmade cocktails are a must try.

We all thought the prices were very high for the portions we received. My husbands burger was not cooked the way he ordered it (it was over cooked) and my crab cakes kind of had the consistency of tuna fish. Our waiter was not the friendliest either. We won’t be coming back anytime soon.

We visited Food Dance during restaurant week and enjoyed the Prix Fixe dinner. We each ordered different items so we could have tastes of several delicious foods. We enjoyed each course and were stuffed at the end. The waitress was attentive and knowledgeable. We have visited Food Dance many times over the years and always enjoy the food. The use of local ingredients and creative recipes makes it a great place for a special meal or a quick stop for a cup of soup and and half a sandwich.

The food was delicious and our waitress and staff were very good! A little pricey since we had to order sides separate from the entree. Caesar salad was fresh and tasty. My salmon served with style and very flavorful.

The food was extremely well presented, tasted amazing and had the right portions. We had a vegan and pescitarian with our party and they had several food options. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and made us a great meat and cheese board. She was on top of drink as was her help. However, not so amazing at clearing dishes that were done (she was busy).

My wife and I have eaten here several times and we have never been disappointed. The locally sourced food is well prepared with creative recipes and excellent presentation. They do a uniquely excellent job of providing top quality table service in a casual and friendly atmosphere.

So disappointed. Been here many times including previous New Years Eves. Restaurant was not busy yet service was very slow. The atmosphere was very blah. Lacked any festive decor. Food was not good. Won't go back again for New Year's Eve.

Been here several times. First time with a bigger group. Service was great. Food came at a good pace. Not too soon, not too slow. A little disappointed that they ran out of special but was happy with my second choice of their standard menu item - pork chop.

The atmosphere is very nice, its trendy but not over the top. Service was very good, very friendly. A unique menu with local ingredients. The portion are moderate, don't expect to get stuffed. For quality and preparation are excellent. All in all avert nice place but a bit pricey for the area.